Many a times we wonder what an approach shot is all about. It is one of tennis' most aggressive shots these days.We will try to break down and analyse this shot.
When do you play the tennis approach shot? You should try to do so when the ball is short and near the service line. Do not try it from the baseline as it takes too long for you to make it to the net. Your opponent would have passed you by then.
As the phrase suggests, the approach shot is a shot which allows you to approach somewhere. And that 'somewhere' is the net. One plays an approach shot in order to move up and take charge of the net in order to volley or smash the ball for a winner.
One can approach the net through a slice shot or even backhand but it may not be aggressive enough as compared with a forehand hard down the line. Following up from the approach shot, one could then either expect to volley or even hit an overhead smash. One has to be ready when at the net to either execute the volley or overhead smash.
Approaching the net with a strong down the line shot requires accuracy and power. One has to be aware that you will be hitting the ball over the higher part of the net. The reward of a good approach shot is critical. You may not even need to volley any return shots from the opponent if the approach shot is very good and penetrating.
Once one approaches the net, the objective is to volley or smash the weak return away. Having a good split step is critical in ensuring you are ready for the volley. It could either be a forehand or backhand volley. It could also be an overhead smash. The split step ensures you are ready to pounce on to the ball.
The split step is key in a volley as it prepares you for the direction of the volley and be alert to the ball coming from the other side.
I hope this article will provide some guidance for all would-be tennis players!
Happy Learning & Playing!
When do you play the tennis approach shot? You should try to do so when the ball is short and near the service line. Do not try it from the baseline as it takes too long for you to make it to the net. Your opponent would have passed you by then.
As the phrase suggests, the approach shot is a shot which allows you to approach somewhere. And that 'somewhere' is the net. One plays an approach shot in order to move up and take charge of the net in order to volley or smash the ball for a winner.
One can approach the net through a slice shot or even backhand but it may not be aggressive enough as compared with a forehand hard down the line. Following up from the approach shot, one could then either expect to volley or even hit an overhead smash. One has to be ready when at the net to either execute the volley or overhead smash.
Approaching the net with a strong down the line shot requires accuracy and power. One has to be aware that you will be hitting the ball over the higher part of the net. The reward of a good approach shot is critical. You may not even need to volley any return shots from the opponent if the approach shot is very good and penetrating.
Once one approaches the net, the objective is to volley or smash the weak return away. Having a good split step is critical in ensuring you are ready for the volley. It could either be a forehand or backhand volley. It could also be an overhead smash. The split step ensures you are ready to pounce on to the ball.
The split step is key in a volley as it prepares you for the direction of the volley and be alert to the ball coming from the other side.
I hope this article will provide some guidance for all would-be tennis players!
Happy Learning & Playing!
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